The splanch is a hybrid model that combines features of both the ranch and split-level style of homes. It’s not a ranch, and it’s not a split-level—but rather, a three-level house inside a two-level skin. The signature feature of the splanch-style home is a separated, elevated living room that sits on its own floor in-between […]
In real estate, the original “modern”—also known as Mid-Century Modern—is technically antique. The real modern home—the post-modern home—emerged decades later, introducing unconventional, outside-the-box design that moved away from the rigidity of mid-century design rules to empower more personality and freedom for self-expression. Minimalism meets modernism. A direct reaction to modernism—yet also an extension of it—post-modern […]
Finding a satisfying and enjoyable place to live, work, and raise a family—with a little extra room for the occasional weekend adventure—is easy in the unique, spacious county that covers the eastern two-thirds of Long Island: the beautiful setting with a vast cultural scene known as Suffolk. Home to a range of top-ranked schools, short […]
In a surprising turn of events the Long Island Press calls The Great Migration, surges of New Yorkers are fleeing the city with their sights set on the more spacious suburbs, igniting competition for Long Island residential real estate, skyrocketing home prices in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, and driving a market where homes sell within […]
We all know hindsight is 20/20. Unfortunately, most first-time home buyers don’t have the luxury of knowing just how the home buying process plays out. However, one first-time home buyer’s mistake is another first-time home buyer’s lesson. The real estate agents at Team Rita gathered nine of the most common rookie mistakes first-timers make so […]
In the market for a new home on Long Island? One of the first moves to make is landing on the right house style. The right style for your next home hinges on your unique needs, your personal taste, and your budget. And with a little history on the eight most popular house styles on […]
A worldwide pandemic and an economic recession have had a tremendous effect on the nation. The uncertainty brought about by both has made predicting consumer behavior nearly impossible. For that reason, forecasting home prices has become extremely difficult. Normally, there’s a simple formula to determine the future price of any item: calculate the supply of […]
With stay-at-home orders starting to gradually lift throughout parts of the country, data indicates homebuyers are jumping back into the market. After many families put their plans on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, what we once called the busy spring real estate season is shifting into the summer. In 2020, summer is the new […]
With all of the unanswered questions caused by COVID-19 and the economic slowdown we’re experiencing across the country today, many are asking if the housing market is in trouble. For those who remember 2008, it’s logical to ask that question. Many of us experienced financial hardships, lost homes, and were out of work during the […]
If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the current selling sentiment in the housing market. Even with all the information overload […]
